Vocab
An estate granted to a vassal.
What is Fief
Written document that set out the rights and privileges of a town.
Which group conquered the former Roman province of Gaul.
Who was the Franks
A moat at a castle was used for this
What is to prevent the enemy from reaching castle walls.
“It is my duty to be brave, loyal and true.”
What is a knight?
A code of conduct adopted by knights in the Middle Ages.
What is chivalry
Money for investment
What is capital
Under feudalism, lords granted land to vassals in exchange for this.
What is military service
This was the best place for guards to see to protect the castle.
What is the tower?
”From Aachen I shall rule my empire.”
Who was Charlemagne?
A peasant who was bound to the land.
Who was a serf
Lending money at interest
What is usury
The manor economy was based on this
Farming
The place in the castle was the easiest to defend.
What is the middle bailey?
”I have taken vows of obedience, poverty, and Chasity.”
Who was a Benedict Monk?
Tax the Church required Christians to pay
What is tithe
The most important economic activity in a medieval town.
Trade
Monks and nuns improved life during the Middle Ages by
They cared for the sick and poor.
This is wear people gathered for eating in the castle.
What is the great hall?
“My master is teaching me the art of swordmaking.”
Who is an apprentice?
Worldly
What is Secular
Mary’s middle name
What is Tina?
New agricultural technologies in the Middle Ages led to this
What is the increased production of food
The room where people gathered to practice their religion
What is the Chapel?
“Servants, come! Carry these bundles of cloth for sale through the streets.”
Who is a medieval merchant?